Ok Johnnie Cochran....
If you're thinking this graph holds ANY indication of what the NV30 is all about...it's nothing but HOGWASH.
The supposed specs between the NV30 and the R9700 are quite similair, so although the NV30 may be alittle faster, do not expect to be blown away. If the R9700 falls short in your opinion (which it doesn't, in mine
) I think you'd be better off waiting until the NV35 hits the shelves.
There aren't any changes that can be made to the NV30, it's too late in the game for that, and Nvidia has been caught with thier pants down for the next 4-5 months. After that, I expect the NV30 to give the R9700 a run for it's money. I expect the NV30 to to a superior card, being .13micron, but time will tell. Speaking of money, be prepared to spend MUCH$$ for the NV30 when it comes out.
BTW have you noticed how the GeforceTi4600 and R9700 are quite close in many application w/out the use of AA and AF. Although I assumed most people would understand that is due to cpu limitations, I just don't think they're getting it. Once cpu limitations are removed (by adding FSAA and AF, for example) the Ti4600 gets crushed by the R9700. Twice as fast to as much as 5 times as fast. Just wait till cpu's get a bit quicker, and the R9700 advantage will only grow over the Ti4600.
Back to the topic of the thread- that graph may be a simulation of theoretical performance at best. Fact is, the NV30 at least a quarter of a year away, AT BEST. After that, the R350 will soon roll off the assembly line....then another 3-5 months waiting for the NV35.... and so on, and so on... and so on
What am I reaching for? I like both ATI and Nvidia, I just dont like being called an Nvidiot......Time will tell if the graphs tell a true story
Ummm I didn't call you an Nvidiot?
I think both companies are quality as well, I just thought I'd point out it would be a little tough for the yet to be taped out NV30 to be running 3dmark- it's a stretch, that's all